THE SKY IS NO LIMIT!

The course is designed for those who wish to work or are employed in Information Systems environment. The one-year course stresses on acquisition of all relevant information technology Knowledge, skills and attitudes. The course objectives and contents ensure that the students perform effectively at the fast growing Information Technology Sector. The pre-requisite is that students will be familiar with the organization of an information Technology department and its Functions. However, students who have the commensurate computer experience and interest can undertake the course.

The course aims to produce graduates with practical skills and understanding of the information requirements of Industry. The students will be provided with knowledge and skill necessary to design, build, integrate and support the Information Technology (IT) Industry or achieve-self employment in IT and consultancy.

Course Content for IMIS

PART I

CODE UNIT

• D21 Information System Practice

• D22 Business Fundamentals

• D23 Communication &Business Technology

PART II

CODE

.D24 Programming &Web Application

.D25 Business Information Systems

.D26 Information Systems Building

.D27 Computer Application

Assessment

The programme is continuously assessed with final exams by: -

i. Eldoret Aviation Training Institute

ii. Institute for the management of Information Systems.(IMIS) UK

Recommended Candidates

High School mean grade C- (Minus) for Diploma and D (Plain) for Certificate levels.

Certificate course in Computer proficiency

Computer experience

Students with lower KCSE grades can also be admitted after successfully passing the institute's aptitude

test.

Duration

• 1 Year – IMIS

• KNEC 2 years for Diploma and 1½ years for Certificate levels.

Course Content for KNEC

MODULE I

By the end of this module unit, the trainee should able to utilize computer applications, apply communication skills, apply programming techniques to solve problems, solve mathematical computation, appreciate the role of an OS and apply entrepreneurship skills in day to day activities

Topics

1. Introduction to ICT and ethics

2. Computer Application 1

3. Communication Skills

4. Structured Programming

5. Computational mathematics

6. Operating Systems

7. Entrepreneurship Education

MODULE II

By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to perform analysis, utilize computer application and design and develop simple application.

Topics

1. Research Project

2. System Analysis and Design

3. Object Oriented Programming

4. Database Management Systems

5. Computer Applications II

6. Visual Programming

7. Quantitative Techniques

MODULE III

By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to perform network and system support duties.

Topics

1. Networking and Data Communication

2. Management Information Systems

3. Principles of Management

4. Quantitative Techniques

5. Internet Based Programming

6. Business Plan

Achievement at the end of the course

Institute's certificate of course completion in line with the Diploma in Information Technology.